How to get Widow Certificate in Tamil Nadu?

This certificate is issued for widows to avail of some scholarships and for a compassionate ground appointment. It could be obtained from their respective Tahsildar of particular Taluk.

Documents Required to get Widow Certificate in Tamil Nadu

Following are the documents required for the Widow Certificate in Tamil Nadu

• Photo

• Ration Card or Address proof

• Death Certificate of Husband

• Marriage Registration Certificate or any other documents to prove marriage

• Self-Declaration of Applicant

• Other documents

TNeSevai Registration

Follow the below steps to register in the eSevai portal.

• Visit TN eSevai portal

• Click on “Citizen Login”.

• If you are a new user, click on "New User".

• Enter the required details.

• You will receive an OTP in your registered mobile number to register in the esevai portal.

• Once registered, log into the website.

• Select “Revenue Department”.

• Select “REV-109 Widow Certificate” from the list.

• Click on "Proceed".

What is CAN?

CAN is Citizen Access Number required to avail all e-Sevai services offered by various departments through TNeGA.

An applicant can apply for the widow Certificate provided he/she is having a unique Citizen Access Number (CAN). If the applicant doesn’t have a unique CAN number, he must register for CAN to access the application form for the Widow Certificate.

How to register for CAN?

Follow the below steps to do CAN registration.

• Click on the "Register CAN" button to apply for CAN Registration.

• Fill up all mandatory details in the form prescribed format.

• Click on Register to submit the form.

• You would be required to generate and verify OTP before submitting the form.

• On successful CAN Registration, the CAN Number will be generated.

How to apply for Widow Certificate online in Tamilnadu?

Follow the below steps to apply online for the Widow Certificate.

• Enter the CAN number and search for the records.

• If the applicant is having a unique CAN Number his/her record will be shown in the search results.

• Select the record by clicking on the option button against the desired record.

• Click on "Proceed".

• Details of the applicant will appear pre-filled in the form. These details are non-editable.

• Enter the “Spouse's Name” if it has not been entered while the CAN registration.

• Enter “Date of Marriage”, “Date of Death” and “Death Certificate Number”

• Applicant’s Current address details, Permanent address details, Contact details will appear pre-filled in the form. These details are non-editable.

• Once the form is filled, click on “Submit” to proceed further.

• Attach the documents in prescribed file size and file type.

• After uploading the documents, click on "Make Payment".

• Make the required payment. Acknowledgement receipt will be shown.

• Click on Print Receipt to download/print the receipt.

• After submission (clicking on the Submit button), the application will be saved as a draft.

• You can find draft applications under the Saved Application section and upload documents or make payment as required.

• Submitted applications can be viewed under the Submitted Application section.

Track Widow Certificate Status

Follow the below steps to track the status of the application.

• Login to TN eSevai portal

• Click on "Check Status".

• Enter Application number / Transaction Number to track the status of the application.

• Click on "Search".

Download Tamil Nadu Widow Certificate

Follow the below steps to download Widow Certificate.

• Login to TN eSevai portal

• Click on "Check Status"

• Enter "Application Number"

• Click on "Search"

• Click on the Download Certificate link

Apply through eSevai centre

Follow the below steps to apply through the eSevai centre.

• Visit nearest eSevai centre. You can visit the nearest eSevai centre using this link.

• Let the operator know what kind of service you want to avail. You can see the list of services from here. 

• Submit all the necessary documents and pay the charges (if any). Then collect the receipt after completion of the certificate.

• Results of the application submitted will be tracked and informed from time to time.

All complaints and queries can be registered by sending a mail to tnesevaihelpdesk@tn.gov.in or by calling their toll free number- 1 800 425 1333.

Fees to get Widow Certificate

It will cost you INR 60 to get a Widow certificate.

How to edit CAN details for Widow certificate?

Follow the below steps to edit details of CAN.

• Visit TN eSevai portal

• In the Sign-in section, click on "Citizen Login".

• Enter the login credentials.

• Correctly enter the Captcha Code (Not case sensitive) and click on "Login".

• In the "Services" tab, select "DEPARTMENT WISE" and then click on "Revenue Department".

• Click on "REV-109 Widow certificate". This will open a new browser tab.

• Click on the "Proceed" button.

• In this Search section, look for your CAN using any of the six fields provided.

• Once found, select it by clicking the Radio button. This will auto-fill the "Mobile Number" field at the bottom.

• Click on "Generate OTP" and then enter the OTP that has been sent to your registered phone number. Click on "Confirm OTP" once done.

• Now you will be able to see the "Edit CAN Detail" button. Click it and you will be able to update your CAN details.

References

In creating this guide, we have referred to high-quality, credible sources such as official government orders, user manuals, and relevant materials from government websites.

1.  TNeGA User Manual